Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Tobacco Road Tours – Enjoy one of our most popular Raleigh Ghost tours!

The “Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost tour” is a family friendly 1.5 mile walking tour designed for goblins (children 8 year & older please) seeking a unique and different downtown Raleigh experience. What is the difference between a ghost and spirit? Are they all scary? What exactly is an orb and why are they different colors? We will answer all your questions and more during this tour.

This was an excellent event that both my kids and I enjoyed! We loved the historical information and facts that lent credibility to the ghost stories we heard. My kids are still talking about it all and reviewing their favorite stories. The Raleigh Cemetery was the favorite venue by far, but we also enjoyed the stories related to the Capitol building. Our guide was very personable, patient with the kids, engaged the entire group, and was a wonderful story-teller. Loved it!!

Halloween Tours

Many people think our ghost tours are just something to experience during the Halloween season like visiting a haunted house. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Raleigh Ghost Walk combines local ghost stories, folklore and local history as it takes you to four different Ghost & Paranormal sites. Stories from the late 1700’s through the 20th century will be explored with an entertaining twist. It’s entertaining and educational at the same time.

You think you know Raleigh? You’re DEAD wrong. Explore the dark side of the Capital City on the Tobacco Road Tours! Learn about Raleigh’s strange and sordid past. Discover chilling tales of scandal and murder on the blood-stained streets of this picturesque town! You’ll laugh; you’ll scream! You’ll learn why Raleigh is the most haunted city in the country… that no one is talking about.

The Yarborough House was the place to be and be seen until the early 1900’s. In 1928, it burned to the ground. But, as we know, a spirit or ghost will linger in an area even after the house or building is gone. You will see first-hand where this landmark stood and hear the strange occurrences that have occurred in this famous hotel. You will get a chance to take your own photos to see if you capture any special paranormal activities.On the steps of the State Capitol Building, our guides will share the story of the Capitol Phantoms. Legislators were not the only ones causing a stir in the building. Sightings and other paranormal activity have occurred on the Capitol grounds since the mid-1800s.

Our tour guide was an expert storyteller, drawing our interest easily as she described unique paranormal occurrences at the several Raleigh locations. I hope to revisit some of the buildings in the daylight, and will consider some of the other Tobacco Road Tour options.

While walking to the next stops, guides point out significant architecture, historical facts and interesting tidbits. The White-Holman house is where the Peg-legged ghost has been heard walking up and down the back staircase. This house is a popular stop on this tour and you’ll learn who the ghost is thought to be and maybe even hear the step…click, step…click, step….click of the ghost walking on his peg-leg.

Haunted Ghost Walks

Highlighting Haywood Hall including the owner’s, John Haywood, contribution to Raleigh. Across the street is the famous White-Holman home where the Peg-leg ghost is well documented. The tour takes guests to the Fanny Heck home, the Governor’s Mansion and Moore Square where the dark & macabre public punishment took place in Raleigh during the first 30 – 50 years of the cities life.

Tour was amazing. Our tour guide knows his stuff and had tons of fun little historical tidbits thrown in. Also has great side activities like searching through a cemetery, and would ask people by different locations about their experiences. All in all an awesome experience. I’ve been on four haunted ghost tours and this was by far the best!

We wrap up the tour with the gruesome experiences of centuries past at Moore’s Square, one of Raleigh’s two remaining green spaces/parks established in 1792. Moore Square is surrounded by a variety of hip bars, award-winning restaurants and an IMAX Theatre. Be sure to check out the Raleigh Acorn and the old City Market.

Since the beginning of recorded history, man has written of the afterlife and of those who have returned to walk the earth. North Carolina has a particularly rich history, and along with that history comes the deep-rooted folklore this goes hand-in-hand with historic places. This tour has very spooky and scary moments, so be ready!

Do you believe in ghosts and creatures of the night? Whether your answer is yes or no, almost everyone enjoys a ghost story or an inexplicable tale of the unusual. And, when that narrative has as its basis real people, real places and recorded events, it becomes more enjoyable because it hints at credibility and believability. We strive to make each tour a memorable experience.

“The adults enjoying Tobacco Road Tours services actually recommended this addition for families, and we listened,” said Brad Kennedy, Managing Partner of Tobacco Road Tours. “Everyone loves a good ghost story, especially in their own backyard.”

Contact us for bookings for your group, other than Saturday evenings. We are happy to provide a private tour for your group. Minimum of 10 guests apply for private tours! Private tour are not available during the last two weekends in October. Each guest must have a ticket purchased in advance.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time. Each guest must have a ticket purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased up to 3 hours prior to the event date/time. Sorry, no exchanges or refunds. If we have to cancel the tour due to extreme weather, we will refund your money. A maximum of 24 and a minimum of 8 guests required for this public tour.

Available Friday & Saturdays starting at 7:30pm. This tour last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

$15.00 adult - 15+ and older. $9.99 -8 years old to 14 years old.Plus taxes and convenience fees.

Please note gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Our guides appreciate gratuities or TIPS where earned.

Contact us for booking for your group, other than Saturday evenings. We are happy to provide a private tour for your personal or corporate group with a minimum of 10 guests. Great for team building, incentive/award programs.

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Why ‘Tobacco Road’

Used by the Native American tribes during important ceremonies, tobacco has been a mainstay agricultural crop since the 1600s and grown throughout the Sandhills, Piedmont and Mountain regions of North Carolina. North Carolina is still the number one producer of tobacco in the US.

The name 'Tobacco Road' traditionally means "a squalid poverty stricken rural area or county." Most tobacco farms in the south were owned by families and located in small, rural areas. 'Tobacco Road' was dubbed by the media when referring to the many Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams in close proximity off old US-Hwy 70: Duke, NC State, UNC and Wake Forest.Read more about Tobacco Road Tours